SRJC Course Outlines

10/11/2024 7:37:25 AMINDE 20 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  INDE 20Title:  INTRO INTERIOR DESG  
Full Title:  Introduction to Interior Design
Last Reviewed:11/14/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  INDE 61.1

Catalog Description:
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In this course students will be introduced to interior design principles, elements, and color. Students will study influences of historical, cultural, and functional design factors as well as the selection and arrangement of interior furnishings and materials. Career options and sustainability in interior design will be included.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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In this course students will be introduced to interior design principles, elements, and color. Students will study influences of historical, cultural, and functional design factors as well as the selection and arrangement of interior furnishings and materials. Career options and sustainability in interior design will be included.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1993Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2005Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe the education and skills required for various careers in the interior design field.
2. Develop and assemble graphical representations that meet a client's specifications and incorporate the principles, elements, and color in design.
3. Compare and analyze design projects for aesthetics, function, universal design, sustainable design, and code compliance.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyze the influence of historical and cultural factors in the development of current interior design trends.
2. Differentiate among various color systems and use them to create various color schemes.
3. Identify the terminology used in the professional including sustainable and universal design issues.
4. Apply the principles and elements of design to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing interior.
5. Prepare and present handmade drawings, graphical information, and material boards typical for client presentations.
6. Assess personal interests and preferences and identify career objectives in interior design.

Topics and Scope
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I. Interior Design Profession
    A. Historical overview
    B. Cultural factors
    C. Ethics
    D. Client profiles
    E. Design libraries
    F. Career options
II. Presentation Tools
    A. Sketching
    B. Drafting
    C. Material boards
    D. Oral presentation basics
III. Environmental Considerations
    A. Sustainability
         1. Use of Resources
              a. Renewable
              b. Nonrenewable
         2. Resource efficiency
         3. Living small
         4. Designing for longevity
    B. Green design
         1. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
         2. Build It Green rating system
         3. Air pollution
         4. Lighting and energy conservation
         5. Thermal energy considerations
IV. Special Considerations in Universal Design
    A. Accessibility
    B. Adaptability
    C. Transgenerational requirements
    D. Gender considerations
    E. Motion, hearing, and visual impairment
V. Elements of Design
    A. Line
    B. Color
    C. Light
    D. Space
    E. Texture
    F. Pattern
    G. Form
    H. Shape
    I. Value
VI. Principles of Design
    A. Balance
    B. Rhythm
    C. Emphasis
    D. Proportion and scale
    E. Harmony/unity
VII. Color
    A. Color systems
         1. Brewster or Prang
         2. Ostwald
         3. Munsell
         4. Pantone
         5. Key 1 and Key 2
    B. Color theory
         1. Terminology
         2. Color harmony
         3. Effects of hue, value, and intensity
         4. Tints, shades, tones, and neutralization of colors
         5. Psychological impact of color and cultural use of color
VIII. Space Planning
    A. Traffic patterns
    B. Functional usage zones
    C. Aesthetic elements
IX. Interior Materials
    A. Furniture selection, types, and materials
    B. Window treatments
    C. Floor coverings
    D. Wall coverings and accessories

Assignments:
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1.Textbook reading (10-25 pages per week)
2. Essay(s) (0-2)
3. Photo essays (2-4)
4. Design vocabulary journal(s) (0-1)
5. Client profile questionnaire
6. Color wheel and charts exercises (2-3)
7. Oral presentation(s) (1-2)
8. Final project
9. Quiz(zes) and/or Exam(s) (1-2)
10. Final Exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 15%
Essay(s); journal(s)
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 40%
Final project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 25%
Color wheel exercises; charts exercises; questionnaire; oral presentation(s)
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Qui(zes); exam(s); final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 15%
Participation, photo essays


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Interiors: Design, Process, and Practice. 2nd ed. Clemons, Stephonie. G-W Publisher. 2017

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